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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gholson

Texas · 922 residents · 8.362 sq mi
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Gholson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

922
+32%since 1990
from 697 in 1990
1990 – 2025
110 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 83 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+22%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6328271K1K1K1990201020202024Gholson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,231 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,868
+64%since 1990
from $9,669 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.0%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
81.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
18.4% rent
1.8
−23%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(666)
Black3.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24.2%(169)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(799)
Black3.9%(36)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score25.4%(234)
25
+5%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gholson, Texas?

Gholson, Texas has about 922 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gholson, Texas?

The typical household in Gholson, Texas earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gholson, Texas expensive?

In Gholson, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,500, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Gholson, Texas?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gholson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gholson, Texas?

About 11.0% of people in Gholson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gholson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gholson, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 225 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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